Beschreibung

This hardcover book with 288 full color pages and over 1500 color pictures and illustrations details step by step the good gestures and techniques of upholsterers. The secrets of pros become accessible to all.Because it's important to be able to recognize at a glance the style of the seat you're working on. the work begins with a panorama of styles, from Louis XIII to 1900, before entering the heart of the subject.This panorama is followed by a detailed explanation of the fundamental techniques.A first part deals in detail with all the steps of the refurbishment of an apparent wood seat, ideal for beginners. Very precise explanations will for example tell you the size of the nails as well as the fabric to choose according to the step. No gesture being left in the shadows.

A second part, more for the confirmed ones, studies the peculiarities related to some very widespread models.This is how you can make your own square stool, real work stool upholsterers or attack without fear of great classics such as "Voltaire" armchairs, "Toad" chairs, "English" armchairs or "Club" armchairs.